Smithers Community Water System

Facility Location:
1027 Aldous Street
Smithers

Facility Information:
Facility Type:  301-10000 Connections
Current Hazard Rating:   Moderate

This facility is currently under a Water Quality Advisory

     Underlying Problems: · Manganese levels exceed the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines maximum allowable concentration (MAC) of 0.12mg/L. Although not the reason for issuance of the notice, the manganese levels also exceed the Aesthetic Objective of 0.05mg/L. · Manganese is a naturally occurring element found in food, soil, air and in drinking water. It is a necessary mineral for human health, however based on recent research, developmental impairment has been shown in bottle fed infants and young children if there is too high of Manganese ingestion through contaminated drinking water. · An assessment of manganese levels was conducted in 2021 by sampling the source water and representative areas throughout the distribution system. Upon completion, It was determined that manganese levels exceeded the MAC of 0.12mg/L at multiple locations and, as a result, a community advisory would be required. · A health advisory is in now in effect for bottle fed infants.
     Steps Taken to Remedy: · Notify impacted users of the Water Quality Advisory (WQA) as per the steps identified within the Emergency Response and Contingency Plan. · Signage to be posted at appropriate physical and online locations and monitored to ensure they remain in place throughout the advisory (i.e. bottle water facilities, fill station, etc.). · Continue to monitor manganese as to the agreed upon conditions set in the water systems permit.
     Corrective Actions Remaining: · Consideration of treatment plant options to lower source manganese levels below 0.12mg/L as per the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines. Lowering of levels below the existing Aesthetic Objective will also assist with distribution maintenance.

Facility Inspection History:
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Document Type   Details
Sample Range Report  1-Jan-2023 to 30-Jun-2023
Sample Range Report  1-Jan-2022 to 31-Dec-2022
Sample Range Report  1-Jan-2022 to 14-Sep-2022
Sample Range Report  12-Oct-2021 to 18-May-2022
Sample Range Report  12-Oct-2022 to 18-May-2022
Sample Range Report  1-Jan-2022 to 1-Mar-2022
Sample Range Report  1-Jan-2021 to 31-Dec-2021
Sample Range Report  1-Jan-2021 to 31-Dec-2021
Routine Inspection  21-Apr-2021  Moderate
Routine Inspection  26-Feb-2021  Low
Sample Range Report  1-Jan-2020 to 31-Dec-2020
Sample Range Report  1-Jan-2020 to 31-Dec-2020
Sample Range Report  1-Jan-2020 to 31-Dec-2020
Sample Range Report  1-Jan-2019 to 31-Dec-2019
Sample Range Report  31-Jul-2018 to 12-Aug-2019
Routine Inspection  25-Jul-2019  Low
Sample Range Report  24-Jul-2018 to 24-Jul-2019
Routine Inspection  31-Jul-2018  Low
Routine Inspection  8-Sep-2017  Moderate
Routine Inspection  8-Sep-2017  Moderate
Routine Inspection  26-Apr-2016  Low
Routine Inspection  26-Apr-2016  Low
Routine Inspection  30-Sep-2014  Low
Routine Inspection  30-Apr-2013  Low
Routine Inspection  1-Oct-2010  Low
Routine Inspection  28-Oct-2009  Low
Routine Inspection  18-Sep-2008  Low
Routine Inspection  15-May-2007  Low
Routine Inspection  20-Jun-2006  Low
Routine Inspection  7-Sep-2005  Low
Routine Inspection  3-Oct-2003  Low
Follow-Up Inspection  7-Nov-2001  Low
Routine Inspection  10-Sep-2001  Low